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Can anyone advise me, as I am getting desperate. I am currently taking a massive dose of Ranitidine for heartburn and oesophagitis. After two and a half weeks it seems to have stopped working. So I went to my GP and she put me on Rabeprazole as well. That worked well for two days but I am now in pain. I have cut everything out of my diet that might be a trigger and only eat fruit, veg , fish, meat and drink water. What more can I do?
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linda08814 hilary07569
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summer200 hilary07569
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Years now I take esomeprazole 60 mg and 300 mg ranitidine and Gaviscon throughout each day and I still suffer with acid reflux.
I am now looking into surgery.
I avoid spiced , fried foods.
I eat smaller snacks throughout the day as a big meal sets off my reflux.
I also do not eat anything just before going to bed.
How long have u been on meds ?
hilary07569 summer200
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GI_GIRL hilary07569
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u take the Acidphex u said it worked
for 2 days did u stop taking it. In regards to apples they are a great source of fiber but the skin in tough. Do not eat an apple close to bed it could cause reflux at night. I am serious about raising your head at night. Get several large books and put it under your mattress u have to raise your head. Regular pillows will not work. I heard GI drs tell their patients for over 20 years put the head of your bed up do not sleep
flat with pillows it will help. If u stopped the PPI start on it again u will have good days and bad days.
Keep in contact with your dr if the medicine doesn't work u can increase the dose and the amount of pills per day chew sugarless gum I have it all over my house it works. Eat soft foods for awhile like tuna salad chicken noodle soap no carbonated beverages actually herbal tea is fine to drink no soda it can take awhile. Are u on any new meds that could have started your symptoms I felt Lije I had a staple caught in my esophagus for 2 months it finally went away. Drink only skim milk no more then 8 ounces per day. If u read
what people are doing everyone seems to find a way to get relief wether it be diet meds. Stay away from meds that have aspirin ibuprofen research any meds ur taking if ur eating one food all the time. For example I had a friend who complained of gas and diarrhea for weeks it turned out she was eating
a ton of raisins. Look at your lifestyle are you smoking or drinking alchohol if so stop immediately. I know it sucks.
GI_GIRL hilary07569
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Stay away from all citrus fruit that will make
it worse. You are taking Acidphex. I am not sure how long u have been on it. My exboyfriend tried all the PPI for his reflux Prilisec Prevacid Nexium. Acidphex(rabeprazole) was the only thing
that helped him. Maybe give it some more time. Do not take
the Acidphex and Zantac at the same time of day. Take Zantac
45-60 minutes before you eat and at bedtime. You can also switch
to Pepcid or Tagamet if Zantac doesn't work. They are all H2
Blockers. Pepcid is the most popular H2 Blocker sold on the market
Pepcid should be over the counter it is in other countries.
My GI dr loves to order Gaviscon he said it is the best liquid
form of the Antacids. If Acidphex isn't working ask for a different
PPI. Protonix really helped me it is a PPI u need a prescription.
Give it time get a massage try to distress. Good Luck
GI_GIRL hilary07569
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up on 6 inches blocks. I think u Cau buy a pillow that angles your head up but blocks would be better it keeps your head up at night. Chewing gum creates a more alkaline acid it neutralizes the acidic acid.
If it gets really bad like ur on fire mix baking
soda with water about 2-3 gulps u should
get instant relief. It is temporary do not
do it all the time because baking soda is loaded with salt. Too much water can be harmful it is ok to suck on vitamin c lozenges if not full of menthol. Watermelon
is ok to eat. I read bananas were ok with acid reflux but when u was having GERD and I tried to swallow part of a banana it just about killed me. But I was having pain
on swallowing it felt like I had a lump there.
If u can't stand it anymore do research on the surgery if u have a hiatal hernia go online talk to people who had it done like
on this forum. Good Luck
wknight hilary07569
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Do you take the meds 30mins before eating at the start of the day.
Do you eat breakfast? How long do you go between eating?
I take a large dose PPI at the start of the day 30mins before breakfast and I eat regularly during the day. I get into all manner of problems even with the meds if I go long periods without eating, does that help?
kiwikerry hilary07569
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All the best, I'm sure you will find a solution if you pay attention to your diet
vvvv hilary07569
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It is worth reading thru the whole thread to get all the information and suggestions
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